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Oct 15, 2010 02:55 pm | Marty Padgett

We've told you how texting and driving will explode in the coming years. By how much? CNN says the average teen texts more than 3000 times a month. Shudder. [CNN] The economy may have stifled some new-vehicle sales, but luxury car brands are doing quite well, thanks. [TrueCar] On topic, our first drive of the 2011 BMW X3 is coming later today; the...


Oct 15, 2010 02:34 pm | Marty Padgett

Teenagers text more than any other social group. So what happens when they take to the road en masse? Brace yourselves. [TheCarConnection] As much as we hate to admit it, winter is coming. You need to remember these five things before you head into it--oh, and your keys. Keys will help. [TheCarConnection] The 2011 Ford Explorer will be all over...


Oct 15, 2010 03:23 am | Bengt Halvorson

Unless we make some big changes in attitudes regarding cellphone use, there's trouble ahead. Why? Teens who are going to be of driving age this year or in the next few years are texting in record numbers. It's not just a stirring of interest; it's an explosion. On average, teen cellphone users are sending or receiving an almost unbelievable 3,339...


Oct 14, 2010 09:45 pm | Marty Padgett

BMW says it could build a fourth vehicle in its South Carolina plant; it's already building the 2011 X3, which we'll bring you in first-drive form tomorrow at 6 p.m. [Detroit News] The new Ford Ranger is here! On the Web. Not in the U.S. Not that we needed it or anything since we still have the, um, Ranger. [PickupTrucks] In...


Oct 14, 2010 09:59 pm | Bengt Halvorson

Leaves are falling, nights are cooler, and, in some parts of the country, it could be just a couple weeks until that first frost or surprise snowfall. It's time to get yourself and your vehicle ready. Cold snaps not only expose the weaknesses of dying batteries and balding tires; it's also when you might pay the price for a lack of maintenance...


Oct 14, 2010 08:25 pm | Marty Padgett

Have you heard? Or has iTunes pinged you to update? TheCarConnection's iPhone/iPad/iPod app is faster, prettier, and easier to use. [TheCarConnection] The 2011 Ford F-150 is officially the most fuel-conscious big truck on the highway, with a 23-mpg EPA rating. [TheCarConnection] Volvo's adding a turbo five-cylinder to the entry-level 2012 S60...


Oct 14, 2010 06:28 pm | Bengt Halvorson

Ford Motor Co. [NYSE:F] has revealed fuel economy figures for most of its 2011 F-150 lineup, all pending final EPA approval. And while the numbers aren't yet out for the much-anticipated EcoBoost V-6 version, Ford is claiming a best-in-class 23 mpg highway for both its 3.7-liter V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8 versions. The Dearborn automaker said that it...


Oct 14, 2010 05:51 pm | Nelson Ireson

TheCarConnection's iPhone app has been bringing you the latest news, photo galleries, and reviews for months now. Today we've improved the experience with a sharper look and feel, article-specific photo galleries, and faster performance throughout. If you haven't grabbed the app yet, you should. It's free in the App Store, and it takes all of the...




 



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